Wallace Day demonstration.

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Title:
Wallace Day demonstration.
Date:
1936 to 1950
Description:

  • Leaflet of the Scottish National Party advertising a demonstration on Wallace Day at Elderslie, the place Wallace was born. Sir William Wallace (ca. 1270-23 August 1305) was a Scottish knight who became one of the main leaders during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Wallace defeated an English army and was appointed Guardian of Scotland. In August 1305, Wallace was captured and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn, and quartered for high treason. Since his death, Wallace has obtained an iconic status far beyond his homeland. He is the protagonist of William Wallace day.

  • Folder: 15

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Language:
English
Extent:
1 scan
Digital Collection:
Broadsides and Ephemera Collection
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  • duke:463505
  • bdsbi15007
  • ark:/87924/r4fx7626b
  • 0add12e1-0ed1-4c98-bf9d-2a4a47444e05
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